A home that will truly brighten your day

I found the home of this talented lady on Flickr, and I just can't get enough. She lives in Malaysia with her sons and husband - and is obviously a very talented cook and decorator. Enjoy!


I really like this mirror. Vivaterra has a similar one from recycled boat wood.

One always needs plenty of space for books







Adore this work space

via Flickr: Miel Bakes/Madhu. All photos © All Rights Reserved Madhu

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Beautiful built-ins

I've lived in quite a few old houses and one thing I love about them are the built-in features. Bookcases, desks, window seats - they add so much charm and personality. How about you? What's your feeling on built-ins?

A dreamy day bed/window seat - oh the hours I could spend there
via My Home Ideas

...a little girl's paradise...
via LKS Design


serene office - my desk is never that clean though - as I use it to work on... :)

I love this room. The curtains hung lower ads a lot of dimension to the room I think...










via Decor Pad

via High Fashion Home Blog

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The best interior design from Architectural Digest

Architectural Digest isn't a magazine I look at very often, but I was thrilled by all inspiring interiors there were to be found in their archives. AD's portfolio covers every style one could possibly imagine, and here's just a small sample of magazine's best.


Love the chandelier and the fluffy white carpet




This is Angela Lansbury's living room!




I think the drape is such a clever way to subtly divide this space.


A pretty breakfast nook






Look at all the beautiful storage!


This room is so ethereal and gorgeous, the paint color is like terracotta




Perfect for reading and daytime naps- oh I would love it on a rainy day!






Check out the built-in bookcase in the back...


one day I must have wide-plank floors

All images via Architectural Digest

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Home Libraries you'll never want to leave

There's nothing like spending all day reading a book! It's a guilty pleasure for most of us, and an important part of the whole experience is having a cozy space to browse and curl up. Here some great home libraries I dug up...

(the following 7 images are all from Domino )

A lovely little bedside library




This is quite the serious library, but one you'd actually want to stay in and research


A well-lit table allows you to spread out several books at once


You don't have to stow away your books when you entertain, string up a curtain and you can instantly conceal them.


I love the look of art being hung on bookshelves


Do like a cat and curl up in this bright and sunny window seat.


This lovely nook situated in a bay window is all-day worthy for sure. Image from cherrycoloured.com


The lighting in this library is so soothing and warm. Image from myinteriorspace

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